The MD (Pharmacology) at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College (AVMC), Puducherry, is a three-year full-time postgraduate medical programme offered under Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (VMRF), a Deemed-to-be University. AVMC is NMC-approved, holds NAAC Grade A accreditation, and ranks 501 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Medical Colleges list. The programme covers clinical pharmacology, drug development, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacovigilance, clinical trials methodology, rational drug use, and toxicology, combining structured coursework with extensive clinical or laboratory training. Admission is through NEET PG followed by MCC-NEET PG counselling; PG students receive a monthly stipend as mandated by NMC. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as pharmacology faculty at medical colleges, clinical pharmacologist in hospitals, pharmaceutical research and development professional, pharmacovigilance officer, and regulatory affairs specialist.
NEET PG 2026 is scheduled on August 30, 2026. MCC-NEET PG counselling for MD (Pharmacology) 2026-27 admissions at AVMC Pondicherry is expected in October to November 2026. Register at mcc.nic.in after the NEET PG result.
Key Points
- Programme: MD (Pharmacology) (3 years, NMC-approved, VMRF Deemed University)
- AVMC Pondicherry: NAAC Grade A, NMC-approved; 97-acre campus with teaching hospital
- Annual Fee: ₹9,66,667 | Total Fees (3 Years): ₹29,00,000
- Admission: NEET PG score + MCC-NEET PG counselling at mcc.nic.in; monthly stipend as per NMC norms
- Ranks 501 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Medical Colleges list
AVMC Pondicherry MD (Pharmacology) Fees
MD (Pharmacology) Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (Year 1) | ₹9,66,667 |
| Annual Fee (Year 2) | ₹9,66,667 |
| Annual Fee (Year 3) | ₹9,66,667 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | ₹29,00,000 |
- Annual fee of ₹9,66,667 is payable at the start of each academic year; the three-year total is ₹29,00,000. Hostel charges are separate.
- NMC regulations mandate a monthly stipend for all PG medical students; AVMC provides stipend to MD residents as per applicable NMC norms. Confirm the current stipend amount with the AVMC PG office.
- Fee is subject to revision; confirm the current fee schedule with the AVMC admissions office or at avmc.edu.in before applying.
AVMC Pondicherry MD (Pharmacology) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Registration (Tentative) | April 7 to May 7, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Admit Card (Tentative) | June 11, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result (Tentative) | September 2026 |
| MCC-NEET PG MD Counselling (Tentative) | October to November 2026 |
| AVMC MD Programme Commencement (Tentative) | November to December 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET PG | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) | August 30, 2026 | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission to MD (Pharmacology) at AVMC Pondicherry is through NEET PG score and MCC-NEET PG counselling at mcc.nic.in; no separate institutional entrance test is conducted.
- Candidates must register for MCC-NEET PG counselling after the result is declared; AVMC Pondicherry should be filled as a preference during the choice-filling round.
- Management quota seats (if any) may be filled through institutional counselling; contact the AVMC PG admissions office for details on management quota availability.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS from a recognised medical college with NMC approval with minimum 50 percentile in NEET PG (General); 40 percentile for SC/ST/OBC; 45 percentile for UR-PWD.
- One-year compulsory rotating internship (CRI) must be completed or expected to complete by the date specified in the NEET PG notification.
- Candidates must be registered with the Medical Council of the respective state / NMC.
Admission Process
- Appear in NEET PG 2026 conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE); exam scheduled for August 30, 2026.
- After the NEET PG result, register for MCC-NEET PG online counselling at mcc.nic.in within the stipulated window.
- Fill MD (Pharmacology) at AVMC Pondicherry as a preference during MCC choice filling; seat allotment is based on NEET PG rank.
- Accept the allotted seat, pay the token fee, and report to AVMC Pondicherry with original MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, and registration certificate on the date specified.
- Complete document verification and pay the first-year MD programme fee to confirm admission.
AVMC Pondicherry MD (Pharmacology) Scholarships 2026
MD (Pharmacology) Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Central) | As per NSP norms | SC/ST PG medical students; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| VMRF PG Scholarship | As per VMRF norms | Merit-based award for PG students; criteria announced annually by VMRF |
- NMC regulations mandate a stipend for all PG medical students; AVMC provides a monthly stipend to MD residents as per applicable NMC norms.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST PG students is available through the National Scholarship Portal; apply within the window announced each academic year.
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